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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,707.20, 26,575.20 and 17,131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,707.20, 26,575.20 and 17,131.20 is: 25,710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,707.20 : 26,575.20 = 17,131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,707.20/26,575.20 = 17,131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,707.20x = 26,575.20 × 17,131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,707.20x = 455,265,066.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,265,066.24/17,707.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,710.73

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